UEFA Champions League: Zidane not deterred by Real Madrid's poor show

Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Mrid as a manr has t been most convincing. Despite only conceding ir first defeat in league on Sunday, Mrid have t looked remotely closer like ir former selves. Undoubtedly, a lot of rumours have been going around stating that Zidane's job is on line. However, Zidane himself is t someone who is succumbing to pressure and according to British media reports, he says that though criticism does bor him, his focus is getting Real Mrid back on track.

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Real Mrid: Current scenario

Real Mrid sit at bottom of Group A with just a single point after two games following an embarrassing 0-3 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain and a 2-2 home draw with Club Brugge in which y trailed 0-2. y are currently within a point of LaLiga leers Barcelona, but this season's start in Europe, coupled with a poor last season, has raised a lot of questions at Zidane. Also, it has been reported that Zidane's days at Spanish capital are numbered and Mrid have me contact with Jose Mourinho to replace Zidane as ir manr.

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Zidane's comments

During press conference ahe of ir tie against Galatasaray, Zidane mitted to being upset with things that have been said about him over last few months. However, he is refusing to bow to pressure as he targets Champions League victory at Galatasaray on Tuesday. Zidane, having been at club for 18 years, seems to be well versed with pressure and expectations at a club such as Mrid. He remains convinced that he is right man to le side while also challenging his players to draw upon club's rich trition as y attempt to turn around ir European campaign in Turkey.

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